Location: Hong KongWHO ARE WE?At the Hong Kong Tourism Board, we are passionate about showcasing our city as a must-visit destination. Renowned for its iconic skyline, culinary wonders, and rich cultural tapestry where East meets West, Hong Kong is a bustling metropolis that offers extraordinary experiences to a diverse array of travelers. As we seize new opportunities to enhance our city's global appeal, we remain committed to promoting Hong Kong's unique charm and vibrancy, reinforcing its reputation as a world-class destination. We invite passionate talents to join our dynamic and fun team in achieving this vision.HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND LEARN?Liaise, lobby and constantly communicate with government departments, major stakeholders, district councils, NGOs, pressure groups and other key stakeholders for solicitation of comments and support for planning and execution of HKTB events and campaignsIdentify, open the door to, lobby and engage commercial establishments, local community, NSAs, event organisers, etc. for solicitation of comments and support for development of HKTB events and campaignsIdentify and collaborate with NSAs and event organisers for materialisation of partnership in promoting Hong Kong's sports and wellness experiencesPlan, develop and execute physical and digital elements and programmes in order to (1) raise event/ campaign/ core experiences' awareness, (2) upkeep HK's visibility, (3) drive local and overseas participation and (4) maintain/ raise event satisfaction in HKTB events and campaignsSupervise and monitor event managers/ service contractors/ supporting organisations for ensuring quality and timely delivery of services required in accordance with the agreed scope of services/ roles and responsibilitiesProcess and procure all necessary licenses and permits for staging the event and ensure its compliance with all applicable HK laws and regulationsDevelop operation plans and administer all related process and logistics for staging the agreed event components in accordance with corporate policyKeep close contact with third-party event organisers for creating collaboration opportunity and ongoing relationship building in promoting Hong Kong tourism in generalWHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?University graduates, preferably in disciplines of event management/ sports and recreation management/ marketing8 years or above solid experience in event management from planning, programme development, budget monitoring, contractors management to execution stage is preferredProven track records in event marketing, organising and managing large-scale/ territory-wide event and promotional campaign, preferably outdoor sports events/ mass participation eventsExperience in government liaison and stakeholders engagement will be an advantageCreative and resourceful connection with commercial establishments, local community and charitable organisations, NGOs, national and community sports organisationsExcellent organisation, problem solving and time management skillsProactive and responsible team player who is capable of handling unexpected changes/ situations in outdoor event preparation and stagingExcellent presentation and communication skill with internal function teams and external sponsors/stakeholders to deliver effective promotion via quality collaborationsAbility to handle multiple tasks and prioritise among assignments, willing to work long hours during event season and to function effectively under pressureUnderstand the latest market trend and generate creative ideas in uplifting event profile and reputation within target market segmentAbility to give suggestions and drive new initiatives for enhancing event status and participants'/visitors' satisfactionDetail-minded and follow strict guideline when dealing with company's procurement and legal process
